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Basically, a conversation about “Basic Witches”

On today’s podcast, Creator Robi Hagar and Artist/Performer Sav Souza stop by to talk about “Basic Witches”. We talk origins of the piece, gender identity and dream roles to play. Stay Tuned!

              ABOUT BASIC WITCHES

In the far away kingdom of Halloween Hills, on all hallows eve, goblins, ghosts and ghouls gather together as four famous witches compete to be crowned supreme witch of…

1812 shares a few “Broken Biscuits”

On today’s podcast, I take a trip to Plays and Players Theater to meet and chat with the cast, Amanda Jill Robinson, Leigha Kato and Mike Macri for the season opener of 1812 Productions, the American Premiere of “Broken Biscuits” by Tom Wells. We discuss cafeteria politics, being weird and why #TheatreKidsAreTheBestKids, Stay Tuned!

ABOUT BROKEN BISCUITS

Megan, Holly, and Ben are definitely not…

Close Your Legs, Honey

On today’s podcast, Hanna Parke and Shamus McCarty drop in to talk about the new musical and FringeArts offering, “Close Your Legs, Honey”. The creative team talk about origins, songs, who’s this for and lessons learned on this blitz to Fringe presentation. Stay Tuned!

She’s plucked, she’s pinched, she’s ready to go! Join Honey and her foul-mouthed Mama as they take on an army of pint-sized…

The Wiz, In The X

On today’s podcast, LaNeshe Miller-White dropped by to talk about the summer offering from Theatre In The X, The Wiz. Like you’ve never seen it before and in Malcolm X Park, three weekends, bring your own chair and join the fun! Stay Tuned!

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ABOUT THE WIZ

This is The Wiz like you’ve never seen it before! An homage…

MAMMA MIA, Here I go again!

On today’s podcast, Anne Brummell (Donna) and Laura Giknis (Sophie) stop by to talk about Walnut Street Theatre’s production of MAMMA MIA in Association with Riverside Theatre. This feel good musical with serious notes is bright and fun. What a great way to usher in the summer and many trips to the beach with ABBA hits like “Dancing Queen”, “Gimme, Gimme, Gimme” and “Super Trouper”. If the songs…

100 Years of The Italian Market in 90 Minutes

On today’s podcast, Vincent Fumo drops by to talk about The Italian Market Project, an interactive play that explores historic Italian Market in realtime. This 90-minute adventure captures 100 years of a neighborhood exploring the culture that makes this location on of the most popular city destinations. Stay Tuned!

                ABOUT ITALIAN MARKET PROJECT

The Italian Market Projectis an…

11th Hour’s World Premiere – BIG RED SUN

On today’s podcast, Michael Philip O’Brien stops by to talk about 11th Hour’s production of BIG RED SUN. Originally part of the Next Step Concert Series in the 2015-2016 season, BIG RED SUN is a world premiere in collaboration with writers John Jiler and Georgia Stitt. Stay Tuned!

          ABOUT BIG RED SUN

Come get swept away by a thrilling and beautiful score that weaves from Klezmer, to jazz…

Hedwig…a reTheater Production

On today’s podcast, I am joined by Braden Chapman (Mimi ImFurst “Hedwig”) and Stephanie Kernisan (Yitzhak) at Ruba Club to talk about reTheater’s production of Hedwig and the Angry Inch. With modern inflections, this production brings the dialogue up to date taking shots at the current administration and the local color of Philadelphia. Stay Tuned!

          ABOUT HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH

The…

Maria Marten…a Victorian Melodrama

On today’s podcast, I sat down with Charlotte Northeast who’s wearing the “Director” hat for Philadelphia Artists Collective’s production of “Maria Marten or The Murder in The Red Barn” by Anonymous. This Victorian melodrama is a nice departure from the heavy-handed contemporary works of the day and transforms the Louis Bluver Theatre into a more intimate proscenium fit for any small town of the…

Re-connecting with Kristen Scatton, ReVamp and Helen of Troy

On today’s podcast, Inside The Writer’s Mind Host Alum, Kristen Scatton returns to reflect and talk about ReVamp Collective and the new production of “#TheHelenProject”. Since departing the Rep Radio team, Kristen obtained a Masters in Playwrighting and is in-residence with ReVamp. You may think you know Helen of Troy but, what if…Stay Tuned!

                  ABOUT #TheHelenProject

The world…

Passage Theatre – CAGED

On today’s podcast, I spend some time with Jerrell Henderson, director of Passage Theatre’s production of “CAGED” by The New Jersey Prison Cooperative. This tough and all to real depiction of a Black family’s struggle with America’s for-profit justice system combines scenes that lead from one tragic episode to the next in an attempt to shine a light on a broken system. Stay Tuned!

Matt Decker directs Peter and the Starcatcher

On today’s podcast, I make my annual visit with director, Matt Decker. This time, we talk about Theatre Horizon’s production of “Peter and the Starcatcher”. This regional production is placed on a smaller stage with a relatable setting that breathes new life into this tale that is fun for the whole family. Stay Tuned!

              ABOUT PETER AND THE STARCATCHER

With virtuosity, imagination,…

Our Few and Evil Days – Inis Nua

On today’s podcast, I have one of the most cryptic conversations with director, Tom Reing about the American Premiere of “Our Few and Evil Days”. We breakdown the boxes the characters are in and how they manage to get there. All while dancing around the elephant in the room. The production encompasses the Proscenium at the Drake in largest-scale scenic design for Inis Nua Theatre Company. Stay…

On today’s podcast, I facilitate a roundtable discussion with three of the four directors tackles the works of Michael Hollinger this season. As an added bonus, Mr. Hollinger joins us! We attempt to identify the Hollinger lens, the women in the plays and the themes that present a sense of urgency. Stay Tuned!

  ABOUT HOLLINGER PLAYS

Red Herring – noir comedy about marriage and other explosive…

Eric Writes The Plays

On today’s podcast, R. Eric Thomas dials in to talk about the last year and the World Premiere of Mrs Harrison, produced by Azuka Theatre Company. Between his Elle contribution, “Eric Reads The News”, his stint at “The Moth” and member of “The Foundry”, Eric manages to pump out dynamic stories the peak the curiosity of Philadelphia stages with a few commissions along the way. Stay Tuned!

ABOUT…

Looking back with Chris Morse!

On today’s podcast, Season 9 begins with a look back at the beginning of Rep Radio. I’m on the line with Chris Morse, our first host, whose nudging gave birth to Rep Radio, an idea we had been kicking around while producing Represented Theatre Company productions. We learned many valuable lessons about podcasting and never thought we would be here 9 seasons later! Stay Tuned!

Chris Morse, first…

Kirsten Quinn – Irish Heritage Theatre

On today’s podcast, I sit down with Kirsten Quinn, President of the board of directors of Irish Heritage Theatre. We discuss the many hats she wears, working in the greater Philadelphia theatre community and the next production “The Women of Ireland”. Stay Tuned!

ABOUT IRISH HERITAGE THEATRE

The IHT continues its season with a timely exploration of the lives of Irish women with a host of…